Overview
- Senegal carried the Africa Cup of Nations trophy around the Stade de France on Saturday before a friendly against Peru, defying CAF’s order to return it.
- Hours after the parade, Senegal beat Peru 2-0 in their first match since January’s final, wearing a new kit that features a second star to mark their contested title.
- Senegal’s appeal has been registered at the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland, and its lawyers are seeking an expedited timetable even though such cases often take months.
- CAF’s Appeal Board on March 17 recorded the final as a 3-0 forfeit to Morocco because Senegal left the field during stoppage time over a penalty decision, overturning Senegal’s 1-0 extra‑time win on the day.
- Morocco, which drew 1-1 with Ecuador in Madrid on Friday, says the matter is settled and is focusing on World Cup preparations, while Senegal’s public displays have rallied fans and officials behind its claim that trophies should be decided on the pitch.